Big Bend Photography Competition
Explore the beauty and majesty of Big Bend National Park
What photograph have you taken that captures the timeless beauty of Big Bend National Park? Which photograph shares something about what the park means to you? Submitted photographs tell a story about your connection to Big Bend National Park. Selected photographs were included in the Bullock Museum’s exhibition, Journey Into Big Bend.
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This contest ran from February 22, 2016 to July 18, 2016.
Moon set over the Rio Grande
Getting up early to ride my bike out of Rio Grande Village Campground, I just had to visit the river one more time. During the day, the river is rather bland and unappealing, but at 6:30 in the morning it had an aura of suspense as the setting moon in t
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Moon set over the Rio Grande
Getting up early to ride my bike out of Rio Grande Village Campground, I just had to visit the river one more time. During the day, the river is rather bland and unappealing, but at 6:30 in the morning it had an aura of suspense as the setting moon in t
Moonset over Chisos Basin
The moon setting near the legendary Window to the west of Chisos Basin.
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Moonset over Chisos Basin
The moon setting near the legendary Window to the west of Chisos Basin.
Stars of west Texas
Milky Way over the Chisos Basin in Big Bend National Park
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Stars of west Texas
Milky Way over the Chisos Basin in Big Bend National Park
Desert Bluebonnets
A short time of year during spring Bluebonnets grow along the roadside in the park.
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Desert Bluebonnets
A short time of year during spring Bluebonnets grow along the roadside in the park.
Dugout Wells
Dugout Wells, a true example of harsh living in Big Bend. A school and residence used to be here long ago. When we were here in 2014, the drought conditions were really stressing the palm trees and other vegetation here, but since the rains in 2015, all h
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Dugout Wells
Dugout Wells, a true example of harsh living in Big Bend. A school and residence used to be here long ago. When we were here in 2014, the drought conditions were really stressing the palm trees and other vegetation here, but since the rains in 2015, all h
Hot Springs
A place to relax and rejuvenate after a hike. The hot spring water is so blue and clear. The water from the Rio Grande rushing by soothes and clears the mind!
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Hot Springs
A place to relax and rejuvenate after a hike. The hot spring water is so blue and clear. The water from the Rio Grande rushing by soothes and clears the mind!
Island in the Desert
Taken from Paint Gap Road, this view makes the Chisos Mountains seem to float on the desert floor. An entire mountain range, in the middle of the vast desert. The distances are so deceiving...I often wonder how our ancestors navigated this terrain.
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Island in the Desert
Taken from Paint Gap Road, this view makes the Chisos Mountains seem to float on the desert floor. An entire mountain range, in the middle of the vast desert. The distances are so deceiving...I often wonder how our ancestors navigated this terrain.
Sam Nail Ranch on Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive
A nice, secluded walk to the Sam Nail Ranch ruins and sit among the trees by the still working windmill to see lots of birds and enjoy the solitude.
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Sam Nail Ranch on Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive
A nice, secluded walk to the Sam Nail Ranch ruins and sit among the trees by the still working windmill to see lots of birds and enjoy the solitude.
Basking in the Sun
Caught in the light of the sun, this cactus found the perfect perch to make a home. So peaceful and quiet.
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Basking in the Sun
Caught in the light of the sun, this cactus found the perfect perch to make a home. So peaceful and quiet.